SOLAR PANEL LEASES

Sol(ar) Mate

07.09.2009

The Bite:
Want cleaner power in your love nest? You and solar power were made for each other, what with all the leasing plans available. It's fate.
The Benefits: 
  • Totally-compatible-with-your-wallet options. In leasing programs, companies typically pay for installation, and then make their cash back over time as you pay your monthly lease fee and power bill (the combo of which will usually cost less than your nonsolar bill).
  • A deep connection with the planet. Solar panels generate zero carbon emissions and save tons of the water needed to produce energy in other ways.
  • Not having to be intimately familiar with your roof. Leasing/rental companies take care of the maintenance for you.
Personally Speaking: 
There was no lease involved, but Hanah recently spent so much time in the solar-heated bathtub her dad built in her parents' backyard that her fingers and toes turned prune-y.
Wanna Try: 

Cocktail Fact

In Devon, CT, it's illegal to walk backwards after sunset.

Bang For The Bite

It does take some effort to get the ball rolling, but if 10,000 Biters generate half their monthly energy from solar, we'll save enough water to fill 2.4 million bathtubs.

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I would really love to install solar energy in my house, but it is so expensive. I just received some info from Scambusters on building your own solar panels. Do you know anything about this and if it really is doable? Here's the website. http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=I6VDa&m=1cuJqjqByWtWfo&b=ySxkCRr_sfilh5...
There is a significant number of blog comments on-line questioning the validity of Citizenre's rented panels. It appears to date, there are none actually installed. I'm curious if anyone at ideal bite has gathered any information on Citizenre prior to sharing the recommendation and if there is any information that leads confidently to their legitimacy. It is a very exciting opportunity if so. Thanks much-
You can get solar pv installer training with a comprehensive online course from a comfort home. For more detail, http://www.training4green.com/photovoltaic-systems-course.asp
I would also like to know if there is any updated news on Citizenre. I signed a contract with them a couple years ago, and haven't heard from the agent since, despite several attempts on my part to make contact. I live in Texas. D
My local power co-op will disconnect me from their grid if I install solar or wind on my home. Until there is a national mandate, it just won't happen here. :( :( :( :(
I just wrote a blog post on CitizenRe at http://tinyurl.com/m7q2ox. (www.solarfred.com). I'm a solar advocated and blogger. Bottom line, well intentioned, but by their own website info, not installing solar. They're waiting for their factory to be built...and I suspect, funding. Please see my blog about real and affordable ways to go solar. It's written in simple language and if you live in a solar subsidy state, it's real and you can afford it now. Thank You. Solar Fred
Hi, Ideal Bite! I'm an Ideal Bite subscriber and also work for SunRun. I wanted to let you guys know that we offer affordable in Massachusetts and Arizona, as well as California. Thanks for mentioning us.
Yes I think it is a nice idea. It is an interesting arrangement to rent/lease the solar energy systems for the home users, we all know better about solar power generation but we all hesitate to install it due to its huge price, so availing those system on lease basis and saving our money is a quite good idea. Here we can see the latest updates of solar energy, http://www.BuildEnergy.org
bamagirl - There is a national mandate. I've recently found out my self that all power companies are not allowed to disconnect you from the grid if you install an alternative source of power. And on top of that they also have to accept any extra power you generate. But they don't have to pay you for the extra power you generate as of yet. I think that is state by state. It would be nice to have one of these places in the Mid-West. I'll be having my home evaluated soon to see if it's a candidate for solar and or wind. My state has some good rebates that help also.

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